TP-LINK TL-SG3216 User Manual

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Chapter 1  Using the CLI 
1.1  Accessing the CLI  
You can log on to the switch and access the CLI by the following two methods: 
1.  Log on to the switch by the console port on the switch. 
2.  Log on to the switch remotely by a Telnet or SSH connection through an Ethernet port. 
1.1.1  Logon by a console port 
To log on to the switch by the console port on the switch, please take the following steps: 
1.  Connect the PCs or Terminals to the console port on the switch by a provided cable. 
2. Click 
Start →
 
All Programs →
 
Accessories
 
Communications →
 
Hyper Terminal to 
open the Hyper Terminal as the Figure 1-1 shown. 
 
Figure 1-1 Open
 
Hyper Terminal 
3.  The Connection Description Window will prompt as Figure 1-2 shown. Enter a name into 
the Name field and click OK